IAM Security Engineer – Okta

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. Act as an Okta subject matter expert, providing guidance on identity security, Zero Trust, governance, authentication and authorisation strategies .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNorth Sydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Okta solutions, including Workforce Identity and Customer Identity, while effectively translating business and security requirements into scalable identity solutions. Proven ability to lead workshops, design architecture, and deliver impactful presentations to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Okta Subject Matter ExpertIdentity And Access ManagementSingle Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Identity Governance

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Hard Skills

Identity SecurityZero Trust ArchitectureIdentity AssessmentsSolution DesignIdentity MigrationsCloud-Based Identity PlatformsArchitecture DocumentationImplementation GuidesIdentity Modernisation ProgramsTechnical Sales Engagements

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementInfluencing SkillsWorkshop FacilitationCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

OktaAuth0CyberArkDelineaBeyondTrust

Certifications & Qualifications

Okta Certified ProfessionalOkta Certified AdministratorOkta Certified DeveloperOkta Certified ConsultantAuth0 CertificationPing Identity Certifications

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity ConsultingSecurity EngineeringSolution ArchitectureGovernance ReviewsIdentity Health Checks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as an Okta subject matter expert, providing guidance on identity security, Zero Trust, governance, authentication and authorisation strategies
Lead discovery workshops, identity assessments, architecture reviews and solution design sessions
Design and deliver proof-of-concepts, demonstrations and presentations for technical and executive stakeholders
Translate business, security and compliance requirements into scalable identity solutions
Design and support solutions across SSO, MFA, Lifecycle Management, Identity Governance, Privileged Access, Auth0 and Identity Threat Protection
Develop architecture documentation, implementation guides and customer-facing technical artefacts
Support pre-sales activities, technical responses, implementation planning and service development initiatives
Contribute to repeatable service offerings including Identity Assessments, Identity Modernisation programs, Governance Reviews, Identity Health Checks and Zero Trust roadmaps
Work closely with customers to understand business and security requirements and deliver solutions improving security, user experience and compliance outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years' experience in Identity and Access Management, cybersecurity consulting, security engineering or solution architecture
Proven experience designing and delivering Okta Workforce Identity and Customer Identity solutions within enterprise environments
Strong understanding of SSO, MFA, Identity Governance, Privileged Access and Zero Trust architectures
Experience leading customer workshops, architecture reviews, solution demonstrations and proof-of-concepts
Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across business, security and technical teams
Experience supporting technical sales engagements, solution design, implementation planning and service delivery
Hands-on experience with identity migrations, modernisation programs and cloud-based identity platforms is highly regarded
Previous experience working with vendors, partners or technology alliances is advantageous
Mandatory Okta Certified Professional certification
Mandatory Okta Certified Administrator certification
Mandatory Okta Certified Developer certification
Desirable Okta Certified Consultant certification
Desirable Auth0 Certification
Desirable Ping Identity Certifications
Desirable CyberArk, Delinea or BeyondTrust certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing training, certifications and career development opportunities
Structured onboarding, mentoring, and career development
Hybrid working and the tools to do your best work anywhere
Recognition of wins and effort
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Events, training, and team days
Exposure to enterprise-scale identity transformation projects
Work alongside leading cyber security specialists